Compare Brex and Spendesk 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (56.4% of reviews)
Mid-Market (63.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
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Contact Us Per Month
Brex
Star Rating
(1,564)4.8 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (56.4% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
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Star Rating
(413)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (63.8% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Contact Us Per Month
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Brex excels in ease of use, with users appreciating its intuitive interface that simplifies expense reporting. One user highlighted how filing an expense report is "super easy," allowing them to add comments quickly, which enhances their overall experience.
- Users say Spendesk offers a unique advantage with its ability to generate separate cards for different teams or individuals, making it a convenient tool for controlling spending remotely. This feature has been praised for its practicality in managing task-specific expenses.
- Reviewers mention that Brex's automatic receipt loading feature significantly saves time, eliminating the need for manual entry. This functionality is particularly beneficial for users who frequently deal with travel expenses, as it streamlines the process and keeps everything organized.
- According to verified reviews, Spendesk is noted for its user-friendly design, with many users finding the interface clean and easy to navigate. This aspect is crucial for teams looking for a straightforward solution to manage their expenses without a steep learning curve.
- G2 reviewers highlight Brex's robust support and alert system, which keeps users informed about necessary actions regarding their expenses. This proactive approach to notifications helps users stay on top of their financial responsibilities, enhancing their overall satisfaction with the platform.
- Users report that while Spendesk has strong features for expense tracking, it may not match the comprehensive capabilities of Brex in areas like reporting and integration. Brex's advanced features, such as mobile expense recording and email receipt management, provide a more seamless experience for users managing multiple financial tasks.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Brex
Premium
Contact Us
For mid-sized companies looking to scale. Everything included in Essentials plus:
- Custom expense policies and approvals
- In-app travel booking and management
- Live Budgets with real-time tracking
Spendesk
Essentials Plan
Contact Us
Per Month
For SMBs looking to streamline their spend management process, all in one place.
- Unlimited virtual and physical cards
- Automated & customizable bookkeeping
- End to end invoice management
Free Trial
Brex
Free Trial is available
Spendesk
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.5
1,156
9.2
351
Ease of Use
9.6
1,182
9.4
353
Ease of Setup
9.4
565
8.6
88
Ease of Admin
9.4
368
8.6
76
Quality of Support
9.5
953
9.0
276
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.5
362
8.9
75
Product Direction (% positive)
9.0
1,076
8.5
338
Features by Category
Expense Reports
9.2
628
8.7
160
|
Verified
9.3
688
|
Verified
9.0
179
|
Verified
9.0
647
|
Verified
8.7
175
|
Verified
9.4
743
|
Verified
9.1
218
|
Verified
9.2
518
9.0
188
|
Verified
8.8
330
8.5
155
|
Verified
9.3
614
|
Verified
9.0
164
|
Verified
Agentic AI - Expense Management
9.2
24
Not enough data
9.1
24
Not enough data
Travel Management
9.0
366
Feature Not Available
8.6
333
Feature Not Available
8.5
323
8.2
62
8.8
430
|
Verified
8.2
69
Client Invoicing
Feature Not Available
8.3
78
9.3
538
8.8
96
8.9
387
8.3
77
Generative AI - Expense Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Mobile
9.4
694
|
Verified
9.1
199
|
Verified
8.7
362
|
Verified
8.0
88
|
Verified
8.6
295
7.7
50
Platform
8.7
384
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.7
357
8.5
142
|
Verified
Administration
9.1
374
|
Verified
8.6
100
|
Verified
Administration
9.0
480
8.6
124
|
Verified
9.2
494
8.9
136
|
Verified
9.1
564
|
Verified
8.9
173
|
Verified
9.1
451
8.5
124
|
Verified
9.3
579
|
Verified
8.9
158
|
Verified
Platform
9.2
539
|
Verified
8.6
135
|
Verified
8.9
417
|
Verified
8.2
93
|
Verified
9.1
383
8.6
120
|
Verified
9.5
652
|
Verified
8.9
169
|
Verified
9.4
588
|
Verified
9.0
137
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Budget Creation
Not enough data
8.3
12
Not enough data
8.7
15
Not enough data
9.0
12
Not enough data
8.3
12
Not enough data
8.2
11
Not enough data
8.5
16
Budget Management
Not enough data
8.6
11
Not enough data
8.9
11
Not enough data
8.9
11
Forecasting
Not enough data
8.8
14
Not enough data
8.8
12
Not enough data
8.6
12
Not enough data
8.2
12
Not enough data
Not enough data
Analytics
Not enough data
8.6
13
Not enough data
8.5
12
Not enough data
8.5
12
Agentic AI - Budgeting and Forecasting
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Setup
9.0
263
Feature Not Available
9.2
301
8.8
143
9.0
246
Feature Not Available
Performance
8.6
210
Feature Not Available
8.5
206
Feature Not Available
8.3
211
7.8
40
8.7
222
Feature Not Available
Payment Cards
9.2
255
9.2
70
9.1
266
8.8
59
9.3
296
8.4
56
Reporting
9.2
280
8.7
61
9.1
242
8.2
45
9.2
241
8.1
43
9.0
240
8.3
45
Payments
9.1
258
8.5
48
9.0
247
8.4
53
9.1
262
8.9
62
9.1
250
7.7
33
Fraud & Risk Management
9.3
304
8.5
55
9.2
282
8.8
54
9.3
275
8.7
52
Agentic AI - Spend Management
9.4
15
Not enough data
Planning
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Execution
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Analytics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Procure to Pay
Not enough data
Not enough data
Invoice Management
9.3
9
8.7
40
|
Verified
9.3
9
7.9
15
9.3
9
8.5
34
|
Verified
Invoice Processing
9.4
9
8.7
19
9.4
9
8.9
38
|
Verified
9.8
8
8.9
37
|
Verified
9.2
8
8.2
18
Analytics
9.8
8
8.8
30
|
Verified
9.8
8
7.9
11
9.6
8
8.3
12
Integration
10.0
8
7.7
30
|
Verified
10.0
8
8.5
28
|
Verified
9.8
8
7.7
14
Risk
9.8
8
8.1
14
9.8
8
8.6
14
9.8
8
8.5
13
Recovery
9.8
8
7.9
13
9.8
8
8.3
13
Audit
9.8
8
8.2
11
9.6
8
8.0
11
9.4
8
8.2
11
9.2
8
8.5
12
Fraud
9.4
8
8.3
14
9.4
8
8.2
13
9.4
8
8.6
14
Agentic AI - AP Automation
10.0
5
Not enough data
10.0
5
Not enough data
9.7
5
Not enough data
Invoice Generation
Not enough data
9.0
27
Not enough data
9.3
85
Not enough data
8.8
30
Invoice Processing
Not enough data
9.3
93
Not enough data
9.0
66
Not enough data
8.9
30
Not enough data
8.8
42
|
Verified
Analytics
Not enough data
8.7
73
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.9
39
|
Verified
Integration
Not enough data
8.5
65
Not enough data
9.1
67
Not enough data
8.1
25
Not enough data
8.5
32
|
Verified
Agentic AI - Invoice Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Expense Reporting
9.7
28
Not enough data
9.3
25
Not enough data
9.3
26
Not enough data
9.6
26
Not enough data
Travel Management
9.0
366
Feature Not Available
8.6
333
Feature Not Available
8.5
323
8.2
62
8.8
430
|
Verified
8.2
69
Approval
9.5
27
Not enough data
9.5
26
Not enough data
9.5
27
Not enough data
AI - Travel Management
9.2
22
Not enough data
8.8
22
Not enough data
8.9
22
Not enough data
9.0
22
Not enough data
9.2
22
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Travel Management
9.7
6
Not enough data
9.7
6
Not enough data
Employee Risk Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Sustainability & Reporting
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Dashboard
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.5
42
Not enough data
9.3
44
Not enough data
9.3
43
Not enough data
Integrations
9.3
42
Not enough data
9.4
46
Not enough data
9.5
42
Not enough data
Analytics/Reporting
9.5
45
Not enough data
8.8
34
Not enough data
8.8
36
Not enough data
8.9
36
Not enough data
9.7
43
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Recurring Revenue Finance
9.0
7
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Accounting & Finance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Brex and Spendesk are categorized as Spend Management, Expense Management, and AP Automation
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Brex
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Spendesk
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Computer Software
20.4%
Information Technology and Services
12.0%
Financial Services
5.5%
Hospital & Health Care
3.4%
Marketing and Advertising
2.9%
Other
55.7%
Computer Software
15.2%
Information Technology and Services
14.2%
Financial Services
4.7%
Marketing and Advertising
4.7%
Internet
3.7%
Other
57.6%
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Discussions
How has Brex been for you as a small business long term?
2 Comments
CI
They dismissed small buisnesses from their platform under new requirements:
• Received an equity investment of any amount (accelerator, angel, VC or web3...Read more
How do I reimburse via Spendesk?
1 Comment
CL
Hi Gabriela, there are different options to reimburse employees, all of them enables you to reimburse in bulk:
1. Export an XML Sepa file if you have a...Read more
If you're looking for people for user test I'd like to participate :)
1 Comment
CL
Hi Francis GG, so nice of you to offer! We will then! :) Read more
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